How To Fix AP146 - Budget categories are not defined for program type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Budget categories are not defined for program type &1

What causes this issue?

It is specified in the program definition of capital investment program
&V2&/&V3& that you wish to use budget categories.
However, capital investment program &V2&/&V3& belongs to program type
&V1&. There are <ZH>no</> budget categories defined in Customizing for
this program type.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Define budget categories for program type &V1& in Customizing, or
check whether budget categories are really needed in this investment
program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP146 - Budget categories are not defined for program type &1 ?

  The SAP error message AP146, which states "Budget categories are not defined for program type &1," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary control in Public Sector Management (PSM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary budget categories associated with the specified program type (denoted by &1). This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The budget categories for the specified program type have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Program Type: The program type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the program type is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for budget categories and program types.
  Ensure that the budget categories are defined for the specific program type in question.
  You can navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Budgeting > Budget Categories > Define Budget Categories for Program Types.
  
  
  
  Define Budget Categories:
  
  If the budget categories are not defined, you will need to create them. Make sure to link them to the appropriate program type.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Type:
  
  Check if the program type specified in the error message is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  If the program type is incorrect, correct it in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding budget categories and program types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, S_ALR_87012357 for budget reports, or FMBB for budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget categories and program types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget categories and program types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Public Sector Management or Budgeting within SAP.